Death of a primary beneficiary, after the death of one so injured and before suit is brought, shall not work a loss of cause of action, which shall be deemed to survive in behalf of those who, after the beneficiary, are the next of kin of the decedent.
Death of beneficiary before action
Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-5-111, under Abatement and Survival of Actions.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-5-111